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I'm not as good at stem id. but have often had luck showing someone a picture of the trim. Also look at the spout and drain as they're sometimes stamped in strange places. Might get you headed toward the right brand.
Just thinking.

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Yes, I agree pictures of the trim. Problem is this job is about 40 minutes from my shop and is in Connecticut.

It was a service call from a guy who owns a few businesses in my area that I have been doing work for years and this is his house.

He had about 6 other items to repair as well and all are done except this. We have a very good faucet repair specialty store right near my shop. I will see if they have any idea by showing them the pictures.

I will let you know the outcome if I find out the brand. If you have any other ideas about the manufacturer Im all ears. Thanks again. Chris

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M.P. - The nut instead of screw tells me that this thing is a lot older than the house. Also the way it's made is more complicated than the way newer stems are made. Manufacturers just don't spend money like that any more. Chicago is one of the few that still use the nut to retain the bibb washer, but I don't think this is a Chicago. Time is money. You may want to consider going ahead and replacing this faucet instead of expending further resources on finding parts.

I know that Chicago still used the nut but It doesnt look like a Chicago faucet (trim). I normally would recommend replacement but this is a special situation ( see one post up). Thanks for taking the time to help. Chris

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Crane also came to my mind. What is puzzling is that it looks like a two piece stem with the bottom part that contains the bibb washer moving up and down inside a barrel somehow. I wish I could see more detail on how it works.

There is definitely a conventional seat. It is a 2 piece stem. When you turn it the "bottom part" moves up and down.